Franklin River

Franklin
Franklin River near the Lyell Highway
Location of the Franklin River mouth in Tasmania
Etymology	Sir John Franklin
Location
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Central Highlands, Western
Physical characteristics
Source	Mount Hugel
• location	Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
• coordinates	42°18′48″S 146°12′56″E / 42.31333°S 146.21556°E / -42.31333; 146.21556
• elevation	951 m (3,120 ft)
Mouth	Gordon River
• coordinates	42°35′27″S 145°44′24″E / 42.59083°S 145.74000°E / -42.59083; 145.74000
• elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Length	129 km (80 mi)
Basin features
River system	Gordon River
Tributaries
• left	Surprise River, Loddon River, Jane River
• right	Collingwood River, Lucan River, Andrew River
Reservoirs	Lake Undine; Lake Dixon
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The Franklin River is a major perennial river located in the Central Highlands and western regions of Tasmania, Australia. The river is located in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park at the mid northern area of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Its source is situated at the western edge of the Central Highlands and it flows west towards the West Coast.

The river is named in honour of Sir John Franklin, a Governor of Tasmania, who later died searching for the Northwest Passage.